Šaran na žaru
Grilled Carp with Keto Sides
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
Carp is a popular freshwater fish in Serbia, often grilled whole or as steaks. It's naturally rich in fat and protein, and very keto-friendly when simply prepared.
Key ingredients
Whole carp or carp steaks, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon.
Optional tweaks
Request simple preparation (grilled with oil, salt, pepper, lemon). Omit all starchy sides (e.g., potato salad, boiled potatoes). Request a simple green salad or grilled non-starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Šaran na žaru, molim. Samo ulje, so, biber, limun. Bez krompir salate ili kuvanog krompira. Molim uz zelenu salatu ili grilovano povrće.
Šaran na žaru. Samo ulje, so, biber, limun. Bez krompir salate/kuvanog krompira. Uz zelenu salatu ili grilovano povrće.
Watch out for
Starchy side dishes, hidden sugars in glazes if used.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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